Cape Cod event guide · Falmouth, MassachusettsCape Cod Marathon Weekend 2026: A Local Guide to FalmouthBy Nancy Cassano Runners along the Falmouth coastline during Cape Cod Marathon Weekend Planning to run, cheer, or spend a fall weekend in Falmouth? Cape Cod Marathon Weekend combines a coastal race course with a full weekend of events, local businesses,...
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How Days on Market Affect Price on Cape Cod By Nancy CassanoDoes the number of days a home sits on the market affect its price? It can. But there is more to the story than simply counting the days. I’m Nancy Cassano, a Realtor on Cape Cod, and one of the things I pay close attention to when helping sellers is how a listing is performing compared with similar homes in...
How to Win a Home in a Competitive Cape Cod Market If you’ve been trying to buy a home on Cape Cod lately, you’ve probably felt it. You find a home you love… and suddenly, so does everyone else. Multiple showings. Strong interest. Sometimes even multiple offers. As a Realtor on Cape Cod and a local expert working across Barnstable, I always tell my buyers this:Winning a home isn’t just about...
The Home Inspection Came Back, Now What? (Cape Cod Buyer & Seller Guide) By a Barnstable Realtor and Cape Cod local expertFor many buyers and sellers, the home inspection is where emotions start to rise. I see it all the time here on Cape Cod, everything feels smooth, everyone is excited… and then the inspection report comes in. Suddenly, there are questions. Concerns. Sometimes, even panic. As...
Cape Cod School Districts and Home Values (2026 Guide for Barnstable Buyers) By a Barnstable Realtor and Cape Cod local expertWhen buyers start looking at Cape Cod, especially in Barnstable, one of the first questions I hear is: “Which are the best school districts… and do they actually affect home values?” The short answer? Yes, but not in the way most people expect. Because here on Cape Cod,...
Cape Cod Real Estate Market 2026 vs 2025: What Changed (Barnstable Breakdown) By a Barnstable Realtor and Cape Cod local expertIf you asked me this time last year where the Cape Cod housing market was headed, I would’ve said: Still strong but shifting. Now that we’re moving through 2026, that shift is no longer subtle.It’s something both buyers and sellers are feeling, especially here in...
Best Time to Buy or Sell on Cape Cod (2026 Month-by-Month Guide) By a Barnstable Realtor and Cape Cod local expertIf you’ve ever asked me,“Nancy, when is the best time to buy or sell on Cape Cod?” My honest answer is always… It depends on your goal. Because here in Barnstable, the real estate market doesn’t behave like the rest of Massachusetts.It moves with the seasons, tourism, and...
What $700K Buys in Barnstable in 2026 (Real Examples + Local Insight) By a Barnstable Realtor and Cape Cod local expertI had a buyer call me recently and say,“Nancy, I have a $700K budget… is that still good on Cape Cod?” I smiled because this is one of the most common questions I get right now. And the honest answer is… yes. But what you get might surprise you. As a Realtor working daily in...
Should I Move to Cape Cod in 2026? Pros, Cons, Costs & Best Towns By a Barnstable Realtor and local Cape Cod expertI had a client last fall who told me,“Nancy, I just want to wake up near the ocean, grab my coffee, and feel like I’m on vacation every day.” That dream? It’s very real here. But after 10+ years as a Realtor on Cape Cod, especially working in Barnstable. I’ll tell you...
Top Mistakes Sellers Make On Cape Cod (And How to Avoid Them) Selling a home on Cape Cod is exciting, but I’ll be honest, it can also be emotional and overwhelming. As a Barnstable Realtor, I’ve worked with many sellers who come to me after trying things on their own or after a listing didn’t go as planned. One client in Barnstable told me, “I thought my home would just sell itself because...